'Supermoon' strikes again

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The full moon, nicknamed "the supermoon", rises at Ipanema beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 10, 2014. A supermoon is the coincidence of a full moon or a new moon with the closest approach the Moon makes to the Earth on its elliptical orbit, resulting in the largest apparent size of the lunar disk as seen from Earth. AFP PHOTO / YASUYOSHsilleterosI CHIBAYASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP/Getty Images less

The full moon, nicknamed "the supermoon", rises at Ipanema beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 10, 2014. A supermoon is the coincidence of a full moon or a new moon with the closest approach the Moon ... more

A dog stands against the perigee moon, also known as a supermoon, in Madrid, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears larger and brighter than other full moons. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki) less

A dog stands against the perigee moon, also known as a supermoon, in Madrid, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears ... more

Photo: Andres Kudacki, Associated Press

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The full moon descends behind the Nossa Senhora da Penha Church in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 10, 2014. In this time of the year the orb is at the closest point to the earth. Experts name this phenomenon the supermoon or perigee. AFP PHOTO / YASUYOSHI CHIBAYASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP/Getty Images less

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The full moon descends behind the Nossa Senhora da Penha Church in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 10, 2014. In this time of the year the orb is at the closest point to the earth. Experts name this ... more

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 10: Birds fly past as a supermoon rises in the sky on August 10, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In the second supermoon or perigee moon as it is also known of the summer, the moon appears 30 percent brighter and 14 percent bigger than normal. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) less

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 10: Birds fly past as a supermoon rises in the sky on August 10, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In the second supermoon or perigee moon as it is also known of the summer, the ... more

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - AUGUST 10: A supermoon rises above the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial on August 10, 2014 in Arlington, Virginia. Tonight's supermoon, or perigee moon referring to its closest point to earth, is the second one of the summer. According to NASA, the moon appears 30 percent brighter and 14 percent bigger than normal. Another supermoon will appear September 9. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) less

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - AUGUST 10: A supermoon rises above the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial on August 10, 2014 in Arlington, Virginia. Tonight's supermoon, or perigee moon referring to its closest point to ... more

A couple talk as they sit against the perigee moon, also known as a supermoon, in Madrid, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears larger and brighter than other full moons. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki) less

A couple talk as they sit against the perigee moon, also known as a supermoon, in Madrid, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon ... more

Photo: Andres Kudacki, Associated Press

A couple talk as they sit against the perigee moon, also known as... Photo-6709968.91364 - Houston Chronicle

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A supermoon rises next to a clock on top of the Palace of Culture in Warsaw, Poland, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears larger and brighter than other full moons. (AP Photo/Alik Keplicz) less

A supermoon rises next to a clock on top of the Palace of Culture in Warsaw, Poland, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon and ... more

Photo: Alik Keplicz, Associated Press

A supermoon rises next to a clock on top of the Palace of Culture... Photo-6709165.91364 - Houston Chronicle

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People take photos as a perigee moon also known as a supermoon rises above in Skopje, Macedonia, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon in its elliptical orbit is relatively close to Earth and seen from the Earth near the horizon, appears larger and brighter than other full moons. (AP Photo/Boris Grdanoski) less

People take photos as a perigee moon also known as a supermoon rises above in Skopje, Macedonia, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon in its ... more

Photo: Boris Grdanoski, Associated Press

People take photos as a perigee moon also known as a supermoon... Photo-6709211.91364 - Houston Chronicle

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The moon appears behind a cross on the unfinished Serbian Orthodox church Christ the Saviour Cathedral, in Kosovo capital Pristina, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears larger and brighter than other full moons. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) less

The moon appears behind a cross on the unfinished Serbian Orthodox church Christ the Saviour Cathedral, in Kosovo capital Pristina, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," ... more

The full moon peeks through trees in a wood near Rasing, Austria, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears larger and brighter than other full moons. (AP Photo/Ronald Zak) less

The full moon peeks through trees in a wood near Rasing, Austria, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears larger and ... more

Photo: Ronald Zak, Associated Press

The full moon peeks through trees in a wood near Rasing, Austria,... Photo-6709214.91364 - Houston Chronicle

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A supermoon rises above a Jesus Christ statue in front of the Holy Cross church in Warsaw, Poland, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears larger and brighter than other full moons. (AP Photo/Alik Keplicz) less

A supermoon rises above a Jesus Christ statue in front of the Holy Cross church in Warsaw, Poland, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near ... more

The full moon, nicknamed "the supermoon", rises over road near the town of Bitola on August 10, 2014. A supermoon is the coincidence of a full moon or a new moon with the closest approach the Moon makes to the Earth on its elliptical orbit, resulting in the largest apparent size of the lunar disk as seen from Earth.AFP PHOTO / ROBERT ATANASOVSKIROBERT ATANASOVSKI/AFP/Getty Images less

The full moon, nicknamed "the supermoon", rises over road near the town of Bitola on August 10, 2014. A supermoon is the coincidence of a full moon or a new moon with the closest approach the Moon makes to the ... more

Photo: Robert Atanasovski, AFP/Getty Images

The full moon, nicknamed "the supermoon", rises over road... Photo-6709209.91364 - Houston Chronicle

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The full moon, nicknamed "the supermoon", rises over road near the town of Bitola on August 10, 2014. A supermoon is the coincidence of a full moon or a new moon with the closest approach the Moon makes to the Earth on its elliptical orbit, resulting in the largest apparent size of the lunar disk as seen from Earth.AFP PHOTO / ROBERT ATANASOVSKIROBERT ATANASOVSKI/AFP/Getty Images less

The full moon, nicknamed "the supermoon", rises over road near the town of Bitola on August 10, 2014. A supermoon is the coincidence of a full moon or a new moon with the closest approach the Moon makes to the ... more

Photo: Robert Atanasovski, AFP/Getty Images

The full moon, nicknamed "the supermoon", rises over road... Photo-6709210.91364 - Houston Chronicle

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View of the full moon nicknamed "the supermoon" in Ouro Preto, Brazil, on August 10, 2014. A supermoon is the coincidence of a full moon or a new moon with the closest approach the Moon makes to the Earth on its elliptical orbit, resulting in the largest apparent size of the lunar disk as seen from Earth. AFP PHOTO / Douglas MAGNODouglas Magno/AFP/Getty Images less

View of the full moon nicknamed "the supermoon" in Ouro Preto, Brazil, on August 10, 2014. A supermoon is the coincidence of a full moon or a new moon with the closest approach the Moon makes to the Earth on ... more

Photo: Douglas Magno, AFP/Getty Images

View of the full moon nicknamed "the supermoon" in Ouro... Photo-6709204.91364 - Houston Chronicle

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A super moon raises over Fiskeback harbor with sailing boats, outside of the Gothenburg, Sweden, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The Super Moon phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears larger and brighter than other full moons. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias) less

A super moon raises over Fiskeback harbor with sailing boats, outside of the Gothenburg, Sweden, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The Super Moon phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is ... more

The full moon, nicknamed "the supermoon", rises over the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil on August 10, 2014. A supermoon is the coincidence of a full moon or a new moon with the closest approach the Moon makes to the Earth on its elliptical orbit, resulting in the largest apparent size of the lunar disk as seen from Earth. AFP PHOTO/EVARISTO SAEVARISTO SA/AFP/Getty Images less

The full moon, nicknamed "the supermoon", rises over the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil on August 10, 2014. A supermoon is the coincidence of a full moon or a new moon with the closest approach the Moon ... more

Photo: Evaristo Sa, AFP/Getty Images

The full moon, nicknamed "the supermoon", rises over the... Photo-6709202.91364 - Houston Chronicle

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A woman watches the super moon rising in the sky at the Kalemegdan citadel in Belgrade, Serbia, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears larger and brighter than other full moons. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic) less

A woman watches the super moon rising in the sky at the Kalemegdan citadel in Belgrade, Serbia, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the ... more

Photo: Darko Vojinovic, Associated Press

A woman watches the super moon rising in the sky at the Kalemegdan... Photo-6709193.91364 - Houston Chronicle

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A girl plays with a dog as a perigee moon, also known as a supermoon, rises in Madrid, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a perigee moon, occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears larger and brighter than other full moons. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki) less

A girl plays with a dog as a perigee moon, also known as a supermoon, rises in Madrid, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a perigee moon, occurs when the moon is near the horizon and ... more

Photo: Andres Kudacki, Associated Press

A girl plays with a dog as a perigee moon, also known as a... Photo-6709194.91364 - Houston Chronicle

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GLASTONBURY, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 10: The moon rises above Glastonbury Tor on August 10, 2014 in Somerset, England. Tonight's supermoon, or perigee moon referring to its closest point to earth, is the second one of the summer. According to NASA, the moon appears 30 percent brighter and 14 percent bigger than normal. Another supermoon will appear September 9. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) less

GLASTONBURY, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 10: The moon rises above Glastonbury Tor on August 10, 2014 in Somerset, England. Tonight's supermoon, or perigee moon referring to its closest point to earth, is the ... more

The moon appears above the Colosseum, in Rome, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears larger and brighter than other full moons. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) less

The moon appears above the Colosseum, in Rome, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears larger and brighter than other ... more

The moon appears above the Colosseum and the ancient Santa Francesca Romana Basilica belltower, in Rome, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears larger and brighter than other full moons. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) less

The moon appears above the Colosseum and the ancient Santa Francesca Romana Basilica belltower, in Rome, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is ... more

Girls watch the super moon rising in the sky at the Kalemegdan citadel in Belgrade, Serbia, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears larger and brighter than other full moons. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic) less

Girls watch the super moon rising in the sky at the Kalemegdan citadel in Belgrade, Serbia, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the ... more

Photo: Darko Vojinovic, Associated Press

Girls watch the super moon rising in the sky at the Kalemegdan... Photo-6709189.91364 - Houston Chronicle

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The moon appears behind a cross on the unfinished Serbian Orthodox church Christ the Saviour Cathedral, in Kosovo capital Pristina, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears larger and brighter than other full moons. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) less

The moon appears behind a cross on the unfinished Serbian Orthodox church Christ the Saviour Cathedral, in Kosovo capital Pristina, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," ... more

The full moon nicknamed "the supermoon", rises over the Dolomiti mountains in Levico Terme near Trento in north of Italy on August 10, 2014. A supermoon is the coincidence of a full moon or a new moon with the closest approach the Moon makes to the Earth on its elliptical orbit, resulting in the largest apparent size of the lunar disk as seen from Earth.. AFP PHOTO / GIUSEPPE CACACEGIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP/Getty Images less

The full moon nicknamed "the supermoon", rises over the Dolomiti mountains in Levico Terme near Trento in north of Italy on August 10, 2014. A supermoon is the coincidence of a full moon or a new moon with ... more

Photo: Giuseppe Cacace, AFP/Getty Images

The full moon nicknamed "the supermoon", rises over the... Photo-6709186.91364 - Houston Chronicle

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A supermoon appears behind the Angel of Peace sculpture, in London, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears larger and brighter than other full moons. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) less

A supermoon appears behind the Angel of Peace sculpture, in London, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears larger and ... more

A supermoon appears behind the Angel of Peace sculpture, in London, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears larger and brighter than other full moons. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) less

A supermoon appears behind the Angel of Peace sculpture, in London, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears larger and ... more

the full moon nicknamed "the supermoon" rises over the statue on the Charles Bridge on August 10, 2014 in Prague. A supermoon is the coincidence of a full moon or a new moon with the closest approach the Moon makes to the Earth on its elliptical orbit, resulting in the largest apparent size of the lunar disk as seen from EarthAFP PHOTO/ MICHAL CIZEKMICHAL CIZEK/AFP/Getty Images less

the full moon nicknamed "the supermoon" rises over the statue on the Charles Bridge on August 10, 2014 in Prague. A supermoon is the coincidence of a full moon or a new moon with the closest approach the Moon ... more

Photo: Michal Cizek, AFP/Getty Images

the full moon nicknamed "the supermoon" rises over the... Photo-6709185.91364 - Houston Chronicle

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the full moon nicknamed "the supermoon" rises over the statue on the Charles Bridge on August 10, 2014 in Prague. A supermoon is the coincidence of a full moon or a new moon with the closest approach the Moon makes to the Earth on its elliptical orbit, resulting in the largest apparent size of the lunar disk as seen from EarthAFP PHOTO/ MICHAL CIZEKMICHAL CIZEK/AFP/Getty Images less

the full moon nicknamed "the supermoon" rises over the statue on the Charles Bridge on August 10, 2014 in Prague. A supermoon is the coincidence of a full moon or a new moon with the closest approach the Moon ... more

Photo: Michal Cizek, AFP/Getty Images

the full moon nicknamed "the supermoon" rises over the... Photo-6709179.91364 - Houston Chronicle

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the full moon nicknamed "the supermoon" rises over the statue on the Charles Bridge on August 10, 2014 in Prague. A supermoon is the coincidence of a full moon or a new moon with the closest approach the Moon makes to the Earth on its elliptical orbit, resulting in the largest apparent size of the lunar disk as seen from EarthAFP PHOTO/ MICHAL CIZEKMICHAL CIZEK/AFP/Getty Images less

the full moon nicknamed "the supermoon" rises over the statue on the Charles Bridge on August 10, 2014 in Prague. A supermoon is the coincidence of a full moon or a new moon with the closest approach the Moon ... more

Photo: Michal Cizek, AFP/Getty Images

the full moon nicknamed "the supermoon" rises over the... Photo-6709180.91364 - Houston Chronicle

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A silhouette of hanging old shoes appears in front of the rising full moon nicknamed "the supermoon" on August 10, 2014 in Prague. A supermoon is the coincidence of a full moon or a new moon with the closest approach the Moon makes to the Earth on its elliptical orbit, resulting in the largest apparent size of the lunar disk as seen from EarthAFP PHOTO/ MICHAL CIZEKMICHAL CIZEK/AFP/Getty Images less

A silhouette of hanging old shoes appears in front of the rising full moon nicknamed "the supermoon" on August 10, 2014 in Prague. A supermoon is the coincidence of a full moon or a new moon with the closest ... more

Photo: Michal Cizek, AFP/Getty Images

A silhouette of hanging old shoes appears in front of the rising... Photo-6709181.91364 - Houston Chronicle

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The full moon, nicknamed "the supermoon", rises over road near the town of Bitola on August 10, 2014. A supermoon is the coincidence of a full moon or a new moon with the closest approach the Moon makes to the Earth on its elliptical orbit, resulting in the largest apparent size of the lunar disk as seen from Earth.AFP PHOTO / ROBERT ATANASOVSKIROBERT ATANASOVSKI/AFP/Getty Images less

The full moon, nicknamed "the supermoon", rises over road near the town of Bitola on August 10, 2014. A supermoon is the coincidence of a full moon or a new moon with the closest approach the Moon makes to the ... more

Photo: Robert Atanasovski, AFP/Getty Images

The full moon, nicknamed "the supermoon", rises over road... Photo-6709175.91364 - Houston Chronicle

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GLASTONBURY, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 10: The moon rises above Glastonbury Tor on August 10, 2014 in Somerset, England. Tonight's supermoon, or perigee moon referring to its closest point to earth, is the second one of the summer. According to NASA, the moon appears 30 percent brighter and 14 percent bigger than normal. Another supermoon will appear September 9. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) less

GLASTONBURY, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 10: The moon rises above Glastonbury Tor on August 10, 2014 in Somerset, England. Tonight's supermoon, or perigee moon referring to its closest point to earth, is the ... more

GLASTONBURY, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 10: The moon rises above Glastonbury Tor on August 10, 2014 in Somerset, England. Tonight's supermoon, or perigee moon referring to its closest point to earth, is the second one of the summer. According to NASA, the moon appears 30 percent brighter and 14 percent bigger than normal. Another supermoon will appear September 9. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) less

GLASTONBURY, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 10: The moon rises above Glastonbury Tor on August 10, 2014 in Somerset, England. Tonight's supermoon, or perigee moon referring to its closest point to earth, is the ... more

GLASTONBURY, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 10: The moon rises above Glastonbury Tor on August 10, 2014 in Somerset, England. Tonight's supermoon, or perigee moon referring to its closest point to earth, is the second one of the summer. According to NASA, the moon appears 30 percent brighter and 14 percent bigger than normal. Another supermoon will appear September 9. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) less

GLASTONBURY, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 10: The moon rises above Glastonbury Tor on August 10, 2014 in Somerset, England. Tonight's supermoon, or perigee moon referring to its closest point to earth, is the ... more

GLASTONBURY, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 10: The moon rises above Glastonbury Tor on August 10, 2014 in Somerset, England. Tonight's supermoon, or perigee moon referring to its closest point to earth, is the second one of the summer. According to NASA, the moon appears 30 percent brighter and 14 percent bigger than normal. Another supermoon will appear September 9. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) less

GLASTONBURY, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 10: The moon rises above Glastonbury Tor on August 10, 2014 in Somerset, England. Tonight's supermoon, or perigee moon referring to its closest point to earth, is the ... more

A woman watches the super moon rising in the sky, at the Kalemegdan citadel in Belgrade, Serbia, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears larger and brighter than other full moons.(AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic) less

A woman watches the super moon rising in the sky, at the Kalemegdan citadel in Belgrade, Serbia, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the ... more

Photo: Darko Vojinovic, Associated Press

A woman watches the super moon rising in the sky, at the Kalemegdan... Photo-6709169.91364 - Houston Chronicle

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The full moon peeks through trees in a wood near Rasing, Austria, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears larger and brighter than other full moons. (AP Photo/Ronald Zak) less

The full moon peeks through trees in a wood near Rasing, Austria, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears larger and ... more

Photo: Ronald Zak, Associated Press

The full moon peeks through trees in a wood near Rasing, Austria,... Photo-6709170.91364 - Houston Chronicle

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A super moon raises over Fiskeback harbor outside of the Gothenburg, Sweden, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears larger and brighter than other full moons. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias) less

A super moon raises over Fiskeback harbor outside of the Gothenburg, Sweden, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears ... more

A man walks against the perigee moon, also known as a supermoon, in Madrid, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears larger and brighter than other full moons. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki) less

A man walks against the perigee moon, also known as a supermoon, in Madrid, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears ... more

Photo: Andres Kudacki, Associated Press

A man walks against the perigee moon, also known as a supermoon,... Photo-6709166.91364 - Houston Chronicle

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The moon appears above the Colosseum and the ancient Roman Forum, in Rome, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears larger and brighter than other full moons. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) less

The moon appears above the Colosseum and the ancient Roman Forum, in Rome, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears ... more

View of the full moon nicknamed "the supermoon" in Ouro Preto, Brazil, on August 10, 2014. A supermoon is the coincidence of a full moon or a new moon with the closest approach the Moon makes to the Earth on its elliptical orbit, resulting in the largest apparent size of the lunar disk as seen from Earth. AFP PHOTO / Douglas MAGNODouglas Magno/AFP/Getty Images less

View of the full moon nicknamed "the supermoon" in Ouro Preto, Brazil, on August 10, 2014. A supermoon is the coincidence of a full moon or a new moon with the closest approach the Moon makes to the Earth on ... more

Photo: Douglas Magno, AFP/Getty Images

View of the full moon nicknamed "the supermoon" in Ouro... Photo-6709168.91364 - Houston Chronicle

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A couple talk as they sit against the perigee moon, also known as a supermoon, in Madrid, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears larger and brighter than other full moons. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki) less

A couple talk as they sit against the perigee moon, also known as a supermoon, in Madrid, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon ... more

Photo: Andres Kudacki, Associated Press

A couple talk as they sit against the perigee moon, also known as... Photo-6709164.91364 - Houston Chronicle

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A supermoon raises over Fiskeback harbor with sailing boats, outside of the Gothenburg, Sweden, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The supermoon phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears larger and brighter than other full moons. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias) less

A supermoon raises over Fiskeback harbor with sailing boats, outside of the Gothenburg, Sweden, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The supermoon phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is ... more

A supermoon rises above the Palace of Culture in Warsaw, Poland, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears larger and brighter than other full moons. (AP Photo/Alik Keplicz) less

A supermoon rises above the Palace of Culture in Warsaw, Poland, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears larger and ... more

A supermoon rises above a Jesus Christ statue in front of the Holy Cross church in Warsaw, Poland, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears larger and brighter than other full moons. (AP Photo/Alik Keplicz) less

A supermoon rises above a Jesus Christ statue in front of the Holy Cross church in Warsaw, Poland, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near ... more

The full moon, nicknamed "the supermoon", rises at Ipanema beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 10, 2014. A supermoon is the coincidence of a full moon or a new moon with the closest approach the Moon makes to the Earth on its elliptical orbit, resulting in the largest apparent size of the lunar disk as seen from Earth. AFP PHOTO / YASUYOSHsilleterosI CHIBAYASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP/Getty Images less

The full moon, nicknamed "the supermoon", rises at Ipanema beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 10, 2014. A supermoon is the coincidence of a full moon or a new moon with the closest approach the Moon ... more

People gather in the park as a perigee moon, also known as a supermoon, rises in Madrid, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears larger and brighter than other full moons. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki) less

People gather in the park as a perigee moon, also known as a supermoon, rises in Madrid, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon ... more

Photo: Andres Kudacki, Associated Press

People gather in the park as a perigee moon, also known as a... Photo-6709972.91364 - Houston Chronicle

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A monument to Christopher Columbus stands against the perigee moon, also known as a supermoon, in Madrid, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears larger and brighter than other full moons. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza) less

A monument to Christopher Columbus stands against the perigee moon, also known as a supermoon, in Madrid, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is ... more

The supermoon is seen as it rises through the clouds behind the bronze Statue of Freedom by Thomas Crawford atop the U.S. Capitol, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014, in Washington. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears larger and brighter than other full moons. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) less

The supermoon is seen as it rises through the clouds behind the bronze Statue of Freedom by Thomas Crawford atop the U.S. Capitol, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014, in Washington. The phenomenon, which scientists call a ... more

Photo: Alex Brandon, Associated Press

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WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 10: In this handout image provided by NASA, a perigree full moon or supermoon is seen on August 10, 2014 in Washington, DC. Tonight's supermoon, or perigee moon referring to its closest point to earth, is the second one of the summer. According to NASA, the moon appears 30 percent brighter and 14 percent bigger than normal. Another supermoon will appear September 9. (Photo by Bill Ingalls/NASA via Getty Images) less

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 10: In this handout image provided by NASA, a perigree full moon or supermoon is seen on August 10, 2014 in Washington, DC. Tonight's supermoon, or perigee moon referring to its closest ... more